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Then it will propose steps on how believers can effectively reach out to them by “speaking the truth in love” (Eph ).[3] Instead of resorting to sarcasm and character assassination, it will focus on doctrinal issues.In 1922, eight years after the founding of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ, hereon referred to as INC), minister Nicholas Perez broke away from it due to doctrinal differences.

Though Soriano was an honor student, he failed to finish high school because he got into an argument with a teacher regarding religious issues three months before graduation. Immediately after his baptism in 1964, Soriano joined the ministerial class and since then rose from the ranks. Only Soriano got the title “Minister” from Perez, “making him the only other minister in the Church at that time.”[4] When Perez died in 1975, a power struggle ensued. Barely 30 years old, Soriano led a faction of 500 members, which they registered as Ang Mga Kaanib ng Iglesia ng Dios kay Kristo Hesus, Haligi at Saligan ng Katotohanan sa Bansang Pilipinas (The Members of the Church of God in Christ Jesus, the Pillar and Ground of Truth in the Philippines).

A protracted legal battle ensued over who has the legal claim to the name.

Four years ago, the Supreme Court ordered Soriano to change the name of his group.

Reaching out to people and providing assistance to those who are in need is part of the Members Church of God International (MCGI)'s mission alongside worldwide evangelization.